The Ruling on Drinking While Standing
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Question:
Then he says, may Allah preserve you: Does this include drinking while standing?
Answer:
Drinking when there is a need is permissible. It is permissible to drink while standing or sitting, but the better option is that if he has no need to stand, he should drink while sitting. However, if he needs to stand, there is no harm. This is the best: that he drinks while sitting. This is the default. If he needs to drink while standing, it is permissible for him to do so. Yes.
Then he says, may Allah preserve you: Does this include drinking while standing?
Answer:
Drinking when there is a need is permissible. It is permissible to drink while standing or sitting, but the better option is that if he has no need to stand, he should drink while sitting. However, if he needs to stand, there is no harm. This is the best: that he drinks while sitting. This is the default. If he needs to drink while standing, it is permissible for him to do so. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من أبواب صلاة التطوع — islamhouse.com (59:22)
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